Grass-roots support keeps Paksas afloat

Feb 12, 2004
By Steven Paulikas

RIETAVAS - While political momentum has picked up over the past three months to impeach President Rolandas Paksas, the head of state has engaged in a breakneck tour of the country's provinces to secure his rural base, which was crucial in propelling him to office just over a year ago.On the evening of Feb. 6, Paksas made his 36th such visit in the western town of Rietavas, defending himself before a meeting hall packed with residents eager to take advantage of a rare opportunity to see the presi ...

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